Robert Christie (Ontario politician)
Robert Christie (June 29, 1826 – March 9, 1914) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Wentworth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.
Robert Christie | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1867–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Stock |
| Constituency | Wentworth North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1826 Orkney Islands, Scotland |
| Died | March 9, 1914 (aged 87) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He served as vice-president of the Canadian Mutual Fire Insurance Company and was a director of the Canada West Farmer's Mutual and Stock Insurance Company. He later was named Inspector of Asylums and Prisons. He died in 1914. He was the last surviving member of the first Ontario legislature at the time of his death.[1]
References
- Ontario Historical Society (1913). "Annual Report of the Ontario Historical Society". Annual Report. The Society. ISSN 0703-4474. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1873, HJ Morgan
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